Silicon Valhalla: The Nordic AI Momentum
A new AI powerhouse is emerging from the Nordics—often called Silicon Valhalla. Built on world-class engineering, bold founders, and deep collaboration between startups, industry, and academia, the region is producing a new generation of globally competitive AI companies.
From Sweden’s fast-scaling startups like Strawberry Browser, to cutting-edge AI players like Hornet in Norway and frontier innovators across Finland, Nordic founders are building AI-native products at unprecedented speed.
Together with NVIDIA and Dell, this session showcases the momentum of Silicon Valhalla through keynotes, live demos, and a founder panel—highlighting how Nordic startups are leveraging the NVIDIA AI stack to build the next wave of AI innovation.
Location
The event will be hosted in the DELL Hub at Miramar University, close to the Convention center. Hub Room(s): Sierra (Lecture Room) & Santana (Reception Room)
Agenda
Moderated: Minna Sandberg, SwenodeAI
Opening Remarks
Howard Wright, VP Ecosystems, NVIDIA
Swenode.AI & Nordic AI & Quantum Node - Minna Sandberg
Live Demo
Charles Maddock, Founder & CEO, Strawberry Browser
Interactive Workshop
Try Strawberry live
Founder Panel – Building Silicon Valhalla
Moderated by: Alexander Martynau, Nordics and CEE, NVIDIA Startup Ecosystem, Lead
Sophia Nabil Gustafsson , Community, Lovable
Finlay Bertram, CEO & Co-founder, Talos
Erik Dyrkoren, CEO & Co-Founder, Hornet
Live Product Launch
Olav Sindre Kriken, CEO, Tana
Closing Remarks
Stewart Wilson, Global Specialist Sales Director Europe North, DELL
Hosted by Nordic AI & Quantum Node, SwenodeAI, Dell & NVIDIA